Samuel R. Hazo
Drums of The Saamis
The merger of the first Nation and modern Albertan cultures
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Samuel R. Hazo
Drums of The Saamis
The merger of the first Nation and modern Albertan cultures
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Samuel R. Hazo
- Series Music Works Grade 3
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- Edition Score Download
- Publisher Hal Leonard
- Order no. 04003771-DL
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Description:
Drums of the Saamis was commissioned by the Medicine Hat Concert Band Society of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. The piece chronicles the merger of the First Nation (first natives) and modern Albertan cultures. The opening tribal drums followed by the haunting melody simulating the traditional wooden flute comprise two themes that are the foundation for the entire piece. Both elements are developed, varied and enhanced throughout as the listener senses the increasing influence of modern day Alberta through the use of modern sounding chords and rhythms. By the end, the marriage of the old and the new is complete. This powerful work closes as it began; a restatement of themes representing the musical and historical foundation of the region. Dur: 5:00